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10 Best Public PhD Agriculture & Environment Universities in the United States

Washington State University at Vancouver tops our list of 10 Public PhD Agriculture & Environment universities in the United States at #466 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and University of Kentucky (#182 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #466 (Washington State University at Vancouver) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Kentucky is cited most (11,193,255 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). North Carolina A&T State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public PhD Agriculture & Environment in the United States?

Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466), CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and University of Kentucky (#182 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public PhD Agriculture & Environment in the United States?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public PhD Agriculture & Environment course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with null the next most common.

When do Public PhD Agriculture & Environment courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Public PhD Agriculture & Environment courses in the United States?

North Carolina A&T State University, with 2, ahead of CUNY Graduate School and University Center (1).

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